"My mother always told me if you give help, you will get it
back in return. In 2009, I was unemployed and came across the VITA
volunteer information. With a background in computer applications, I
was intrigued by what the program was using to deliver free tax
preparation services and decided to volunteer. I was certified at the
highest level and seen as one of the top volunteers in the coalition,
taking a bus to and from my site, working evenings and weekends each
day they opened. My motivation-helping working families with
low-income. Many of whom used their return for basic necessities,
including food and housing. Ever since, I have become addicted to
volunteering for VITA!

I now serve as a VITA Site Coordinator at one of the largest
sites. As a result of this experience and with the support of the
VITA team, I even found a job with the Fairfax County Tax
Administration where I was recently promoted to a Tax Specialist. My
mother was absolutely right and I couldn't be more pleased."